DIY All Natural Cleaning Products

Owning two dogs is dirty (I’m sure those of you with kiddos would echo this sentiment as well) but with dirt and slobber, and fur everywhere you need cleaning products that work. However, you need them to be tough on mess without being chock full of manmade chemicals and toxins that to keep your (fur)babies safe. And yet, when you shopping for those gunk-free products they are super pricey. Enter DIY All Natural Cleaning Products!

When you buy in bulk and make cleaning products yourself, you know exactly what you’re spreading throughout your house and you save so much money. Plus, the five recipes below use the same seven ingredients, many of which you definitely already have in your pantry!

Ingredients:

Baking Soda
Distilled White Vinegar (Don’t substitute other vinegars, the acidity levels are different)
Fresh Lemon Juice
Salt
Hydrogen Peroxide
Water

Supplies:

Spray Bottle
Microfiber Cloth

All Purpose Cleaner

Add 1/2 cup vinegar to one gallon of water. Pop into a spray bottle and use everywhere you’d use your regular cleaner. This is great in bathrooms, for counter tops, spraying down furniture, and any non-porous surface. Just make sure you avoid natural stone tile and granite- the acidity in the vinegar can damage the surface! Note: if you don’t like the smell of vinegar this isn’t for you (it will smell until it dries.) This all purpose cleaner can be stored in a cool, dry place.

Lemon All Purpose Cleaner

Mix 1.5 cups water with one tablespoon baking soda and one tablespoon lemon juice. Add to a spray bottle and use wherever you’d use your normal cleaner. (Same rules as above apply.) This solution is perfect for those who aren’t vinegar fans! This cleaner needs to be used all at once- and made each cleaning day!

Glass Cleaner

Combine four cups of water, 1/2 vinegar, and and optional one teaspoon of dish soap (I use the Seventh Generation brand.) Add to a spray bottle and use a microfiber cloth to wipe down! This cleaner can be stored in a cool, dry place.

Carpet Cleaner

This recipe isn’t based on numbers- just add a heaping teaspoon of salt (a natural abrasive) to enough vinegar to cover the stain. Soak and then use a towel to blot up liquid. If stain is still present, cover the affected area with baking soda and leave until dry. The baking soda will draw up the stain and liquid, discoloring itself. Vacuum up the baking soda. This is perfect for potty training puppies!

Drain Cleaner

Using a funnel if necessary, pour a cup of baking soda down a dry, clogged drain. Follow by adding 1/2 cup of hydrogen peroxide. The baking soda and hydrogen peroxide will react (think elementary school volcano, but not as messy!) and break down the clog. Follow by pouring boiling water down the drain to flush out any residue!

These five recipes are my go-to cleaners, but I am always looking for more! Do you have any favorite recipes? Let me know in the comments below!

Want to see a few of these in action? Take a peek at my YouTube video below.

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